Bhalavali Village Panchayat, Rajapur
Bhalavali is a Village Panchayat located in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Rajapur Panchayat Samiti and Ratnagiri Zila Parishad. Bhalavali Village Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Bhalavali, Khalcha Bhandarwada, and Majre Juve. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Bhalavali Village Panchayat
Bhalavali Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhalavali |
| 2 | Khalcha Bhandarwada |
| 3 | Majre Juve |
| 4 | Pishedwadi |
| 5 | Varchi Guravwadi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhalavali Village Panchayat
Bhalavali Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhalavali Village Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Rajapur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhalavali Village Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Ratnagiri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhalavali Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhalavali Village Panchayat
Where is Bhalavali Village Panchayat located?
Bhalavali Village Panchayat is located in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Rajapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhalavali Village Panchayat?
5 villages come under Bhalavali Village Panchayat: Bhalavali, Khalcha Bhandarwada, Majre Juve, Pishedwadi, and Varchi Guravwadi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhalavali Village Panchayat come under?
Bhalavali Village Panchayat comes under Rajapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ratnagiri district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhalavali Village Panchayat come under?
Ratnagiri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhalavali Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Bhalavali Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Rajapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ratnagiri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhalavali Village Panchayat?
Bhalavali Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Bhalavali Village Panchayat do?
Bhalavali Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.